Post by Bernal Institute, University of Limerick

🚨 We’re Hiring: Senior Technical Officer – Electron Microscopy 🔬 The Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick is seeking a Senior Technical Officer (Instrument Scientist) in Electron Microscopy (SEM & TEM) to join our dynamic research environment within the Faculty of Science & Engineering. This is a key role supporting our state-of-the-art research infrastructure and vibrant research community. The successful candidate will: Drive innovative research in electron microscopy Train and support researchers in advanced electron microscopy techniques Contribute to high-impact research and publications with PIs Engage with industry partners on applied research challenges Ensure optimal performance and maintenance of cutting-edge instrumentation The Bernal EM facility incorporates a wonderful array of EM capabilities including but no limited to: Thermo Titan THemis wish (Cs)-correctors Thermo Talos F200i (s)TEM Environmental SEM (Arrival Q4 2026) Thermo Helios G5 CX Hitachi SU-70 As part of the Instrument Scientist Team, you will play a vital role in enabling world-class research and innovation at the Bernal Institute. Bernal represents a €50m+ investment in world-class characterisation, modelling and manufacturing facilities and Global research leaders concentrated in 20,000 m of high quality research space, which includes 90 state of the art laboratories. The research equipment and facilities allow researchers from a broad range of expertise: mechanical, chemical engineers, biomedical engineers; physicists; materials scientists, biologists, mathematicians and chemists, to focus on individual research projects as well as large interdisciplinary research programs. The mission of the Bernal Institute is to develop disruptive technologies related to health, energy and environment that will create a legacy of scientific achievement in structured materials research that benefits future generations. 📩 Informal enquiries: Dr Serguei Belochapkine Lead Instrument Scientist 📧 [email protected] 📅 Closing Date: Friday, 17th April 2026 (12 noon IST) 📌 How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online and include: Letter of introduction Current CV outlining suitability Completed application form 👉 For full details and to apply, visit: University of Limerick Vacancies If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share! https://lnkd.in/eCzvySNt #Hiring #ResearchJobs #ElectronMicroscopy #SEM #TEM #Innovation #UniversityOfLimerick #BernalInstitute #STEMCareers Sarah Hudson Microscopy Society of Ireland